Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103431599 - Ma-Tex Wire And Rope Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Ma-Tex Wire And Rope Co., Inc.
La Hwy 8 West
Jena, LA 71342
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1095, Kilgore, TX 75663
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5084
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/05/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/20/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361124266 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was respooling a new slop line onto a dual spool reworking rig, working close to the spool. He was tightening up the wraps of wire with a hammer and installing a space filler. For some reason, Employee #1 apparently grabbed the incoming line, and was caught in the pinch point and pulled against the spool one-half turn. The work surface was very limited and uneven, and apparently Employee #1 lost his footing. The spool was rotating at approximately 20 rpm and approximately one-half revolution was attained from the time an assistant noticed a problem and applied the brake. Employee #1 suffered a broken neck and was killed.
Keywords: WORK RULES, NIP POINT, LOST BALANCE, FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, ROTATING PARTS, CAUGHT BY, NECK, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103431599 | Fatality | Fracture | Heavy equipment mechanics |
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